Meaning of the word protestant in English

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protestant

US /ˈprɑː.t̬ɪ.stənt/
UK /ˈprɑː.t̬ɪ.stənt/
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Noun

1.

a member or follower of any of the Western Christian Churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that adhere broadly to the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist Churches.

Example:
Many Protestants immigrated to America seeking religious freedom.
The town has a mix of Catholic and Protestant communities.

Adjective

1.

of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism.

Example:
The region has a strong Protestant tradition.
They attended a Protestant church service.
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